Jardim Botânico de Lisboa Park
Botanical garden in Lisbon showcasing diverse plants
Lisbon's 19th-century botanical garden contains greenhouses, labeled plant collections and tree-lined terraces; visitors come for curated plant displays, quiet walks and occasional university research exhibitions.
Jardim Botânico de Lisboa at a Glance#
Address: Jardim Bote2nico de Lisboa, Rua da Escola Politecnica 58, 1250-102 Lisboa, Portugal
Website: https://www.jbl.fc.ul.pt/
Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mondays (hours may vary seasonally)
Admission: Adult admission €4-€6 (may vary); students/children reduced fares
How to Get to Jardim Botânico de Lisboa#
Located near the Universidade de Lisboa faculties. From Baixa/Chiado take tram 28 to Rato or buses that stop near the Faculdade de Cieancias. Walking from Marques de Pombal is 20-30 minutes.
Tips for Visiting Jardim Botânico de Lisboa#
- Arrive midweek or early morning to avoid weekend families and university classes.
- Visit the herbarium and palm collection - they are often overlooked.
- Check for temporary exhibitions or guided tours by the university's botanical department.
Best Time to Visit Jardim Botânico de Lisboa#
Spring and autumn are the most rewarding times - blooms and milder temperatures make for quieter, more colorful visits.
Weather & Climate near Jardim Botânico de Lisboa#
Jardim Botânico de Lisboa's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (709 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 14° - 21° | 17° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 25° | 20° | 19 mm | some cloud | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 23° | 6 mm | some cloud | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 23° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 81% | 4.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 26° | 21° | 27 mm | some cloud | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 15° - 22° | 18° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Good | 9° - 15° | 12° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
